Check or Attack Name: Load Driver Privilege

A user has been detected with the Load and Unload Device Drivers privilege. This right is normally only granted to Administrators.

Verify Advanced user rights in User Manager.

To audit and revoke this privilege, follow these steps:

1. Open User Manager. From the Windows NT Start menu, select Programs, Administrative Tools (Common), User Manager.
2. From the Policies menu, select User Rights to display the User Rights Policy dialog box.
3. Select the Show Advanced User Rights check box.
4. From the Right list, select Load and unload device drivers.
5. Verify this right is set in accordance with your security policy.
6. To remove a user, select the user and click Remove.

Microsoft Knowledge-Pak Network Suite 10142282, Built-in Group Rights, http://support.microsoft.com/support/ntserver/serviceware/10142282.asp

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q101366, Definition and List of Windows NT Advanced User Rights, http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q101/3/66.asp